SML College
SML College in Brighton
Welcome to SML College, part of the educational charity - the Centre for Self Managed Learning (SML). We have been providing SML programmes for young people aged 9-17 at SML College in the Brighton area for nearly 20 years.
Vibrant Learning Community
SML College is a vibrant learning community that offers a real alternative to mainstream schooling. We provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where students can develop the confidence and skills they need for the future. Whatever they want to learn, a way will be found for them to do so.
“Managing my own learning has shown me that I can be really self-motivated” Ethan
Preparing Student for Real Life
Our students feel well prepared to take the next steps in their careers when they leave the College. Results for students of all abilities have been exceptional, with ALL of our 16-year olds having progressed on to further education or employment.
Where We Are
Our college is located in Fishergate, just outside Brighton, in premises that are designed to provide a stimulating environment for our students.
Contact
To find out more about our college in Sussex please email office@smlcollege.org.uk for a copy of our free e-booklet that explains everything in more detail. We also organise regular Open Days so please call us to have a look around and meet members of our college. For more details call 01273 987629
Introducing Self Managed Learning
A Proven Alternative to School There’s a lot we know about how children and young people learn, for instance they are all different. Yet... read more »
Why Choose SML College Sussex
Our unique approach to education SML College is a unique learning community where young people, aged 9-17, decide for... read more »
What People Say
"I cannot think of a more secure, supportive and caring atmosphere in which to learn. On every visit to the SMLC, on any occasions... read more »
Supporting Home Education
Welcome to SML College! We understand that many parents choose the home education route because traditional schooling doesn't always fit their child’s needs. Whether... read more »
Our Educational Programme
SML College, a Self Managed Learning alternative to schools in the Brighton area, has been inspected by East Sussex County Council. This is an... read more »
Stories from Ex-Students
The following have been extracted from independent research on ex-students by Luke Freedman in 2019. They are reproduced here exactly as he wrote them. Kate’s... read more »
History
Self Managed Learning College History In 1978 Dr Ian Cunningham had been merging a number of different approaches to learning and development in organisations. Working with... read more »